Other Information

Condition

Explanation/Resolution

“High Temperature Warning”

Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of

message appears

the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation

 

slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV

 

may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.

 

 

The TV does not turn on

The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to

 

two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for

 

a while until the picture comes back.

 

 

Small bright or black dot in

It may be possible to see one or two pixels, which appear dark or bright when

picture

viewing up close to the screen caused during the manufacturing of the display

 

device. This is not a defect with your TV and will not affect the overall picture

 

performance or reliability of your set. Please view the screen at the recommended

 

viewing distances.

 

 

Image left on the screen (image

Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma

retention)

TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a

 

temporary condition; see page 10.

 

 

White spot on the screen when

If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen

powered off

may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light

 

reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a

 

structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect. Position your TV

 

away from such light sources.

 

 

“Projection lamp is nearing end

It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV.

of life. Please replace the

• Turn to page 51 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions for

lamp.” message appears

replacing the lamp.

 

• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.

 

• Set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 47).

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